Projectile Point Item Number: 2990/737 a-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Group of four obsidian projectile points. a) Arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken b) Arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken c) Arrow point with obstuse distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and rounded base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken d) Black and brown arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in Teojate, Ica, Peru between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
- Name
- Projectile Point
- Identification Number
- 2990/737 a-d
- Type of Item
- point
- Material
- obsidian stone
- Overall
- height 0.7 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Paracas
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Teojate, Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0737 a-d